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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.10, 218.13 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.10, 218.13 and 116.73 is: 161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.10 : 218.13 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.10/218.13 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.10x = 218.13 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.10x = 25,462.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,462.31/158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.05

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